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Goodbye Mondays
Zibra Lyrics
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won't rest this 9 to 5 it gets
the best it sucks my heart it
sucks my soul it washes my
brain right dow
n the plug hole and i can't let i
t bother me
goodbye mondays— Zibra
I can't let it bother me and i can't let it swallow me won't let it swallow me I can't let this swallow me so goodbye mondays goodbye mondays Oh goodbye mondays goodbye mondays(×3) I want to see myself with scratch card wealth this life aint gunna buy itself to all my friends I'm still at work don't worry cus ill see you in the weekend. and i won't let it bother me won't let it swallow me I can't let it swallow me so goodbye mondays goodbye mondays Oh goodbye mondays goodbye mondays(×3)
The lyrics of Zibra's song "Goodbye Mondays" speaks of the frustration of working a dead-end 9 to 5 job that sucks the life out of you. The singer is dressed and ready to leave for work at 6 AM, but his mind won't rest, as he dreads the day ahead. The monotony of the job sucks his heart, soul, and washes his brain right down the plug hole. However, he tries his best not to be bothered by it.
The chorus "goodbye mondays" is a rallying cry for anyone who loathes the start of a new work week. The singer wants to see himself with scratch card wealth, fantasizing about winning the lottery to escape the rat race. He tells his friends not to worry since he'll see them on the weekend but leaves unsaid the fact that he will be tired and recovering from the week he has just had. He repeats the chorus at the end, with the intention of sending goodbye to the dreaded Monday and looking forward to the weekend.
Overall, the song portrays the feelings of many working people, especially those stuck in a job they don't enjoy. The song encourages listeners to keep pushing, keep fighting and not to let their jobs swallow them, hoping for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
6AM I'm dressed this mind
I wake up early in the morning and start getting ready for work while my mind and thoughts are already occupied with the upcoming workday.
won't rest this 9 to 5 it gets
I will not take a break until I finish the 9-5 work, which can be demanding and tiring.
the best it sucks my heart it
Although I try to give my best at work, it can feel draining and sometimes even emotionally exhausting.
sucks my soul it washes my brain right down the plug hole
The constant routine and mundane work that I have to do feels like it's draining my energy, creativity, and passion to the point where I feel like I'm losing myself.
and i can't let it bother me
Despite all of these challenges, I know that I cannot let work get the best of me.
So goodbye mondays
I am saying goodbye to Mondays, which represents the start of the workweek and all of its challenges.
I want to see myself with scratch card wealth
I dream of winning the lottery or achieving financial success so that I don't have to work a 9-5 anymore.
this life aint gunna buy itself
I realize that I need money to achieve my dreams and goals in life.
to all my friends I'm still at work don't worry cus ill see you in the weekend
I am telling my friends that although I am still working during the week, I will still make time to hang out with them on the weekends.
and i won't let it bother me won't let it swallow me I can't let it swallow me
Once again, I reiterate that I refuse to let my work life consume me and take over my personal life.
so goodbye mondays goodbye mondays Oh goodbye mondays goodbye mondays(×3)
I am once again saying goodbye to Mondays, as they represent the start of the workweek and all of its challenges.
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.